Description
These no bake chocolate oat bars combine hearty oats, rich chocolate, and creamy nut butter into a chewy, satisfying treat that’s perfect for snacking, meal prep, or dessert—no oven required.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dark or milk chocolate (about 255 g)
- 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins (up to 1/2 cup total): chopped nuts, raisins, chia seeds, flaxseeds, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped chocolate and nut butter, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add the oats and stir until evenly coated. Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes, until set.
- Lift out the mixture using parchment paper and cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- Use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan for compact bars.
- Store chilled for best texture and firmness.
- Add protein powder for an extra energy boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
